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A beginner's guide to Korean skin care

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MANILA, Philippines — Aspiring for flawless Korean skin is one thing, but getting there is another. Have you scoured YouTube for tutorials, only to close the tab in confusion after you’re whisked through a 10-step skin care routine?

Facial wash, toner, moisturizer, and sunblock are the usual mainstays of beauty routines. But if you’re looking to strengthen your beauty arsenal, here are products to ease you into a Korean skin care routine.

Remember to patch test new products and start slow. If you apply a gazillion products all at once, you may just end up irritating your skin.

After cleansing, use an AHA, which exfoliates the skin surface to reduce hyperpigmentation, or a BHA, which unclogs pores and reduces acne inflammation. Use 2-3 times a week, but reduce if your skin feels dry.

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